St. Clairsville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Clairsville, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Clairsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County — the most common reported hazard around St. Clairsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Clairsville get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to St. Clairsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wolfsburg weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 8.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover St. Clairsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 59 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over St. Clairsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 59 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 98 mi southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near St. Clairsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Clairsville, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1956, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 17, 1960.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get St. Clairsville's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
St. Clairsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Clairsville, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 59 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Clairsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Clairsville the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Clairsville free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for St. Clairsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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